10 Ways to Make Your Home Irresistible at an Open House

• Put fresh or silk flowers in principal rooms for a touch of color.
  
  
• Add a new shower curtain, fresh towels, and new guest soaps to every bath.
  
  
• Set out potpourri or fresh baked goods for a homey smell.
  
  
• Set the table with pretty dishes and candles.
  
  
• Buy a fresh doormat with a clever saying.
  
  
• Take one or two major pieces of furniture out of every room to create a sense of spaciousness.
  
  
• Put away kitchen appliances and personal bathroom items to give the illusion of more counter space.
  
  
• Lay a fire in the fireplace. Or put a basket of flowers there if it’s not in use.
  
  
• Depersonalize the rooms by putting away family photos, mementos, and distinctive artwork.
  
  
• Turn on the sprinklers for 30 minutes to make the lawn sparkle.